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Joyride

Jerry Baker has ridden every Seattle to Portland cycling event. With his advice and a little hard work, you can start your own streak.

01/07/2009 By Bill Thorness

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Eagle Eye

Getting up close and personal with bald eagles is inspiring, impressive, even a little intimidating. Best of all, though, it’s easy.

01/05/2009 By Roger Brooks

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Digging In

If you want to try Washington’s best bivalve, grab a bucket and head to the beach.

01/04/2009 By Jess Thomson

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A Little Crab Will Do You

Discover the bounty of the sea from a beach house on the Oregon Coast.

01/04/2009 By Lia Steakley Dicker

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Island Bound

See the secret side of the San Juans by sailboat.

01/04/2009 By Lia Steakley Dicker

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Shrimping in the Hood

Spot shrimping in Hood Canal isn’t glamorous, but there’s nothing like trapping your own dinner.

01/03/2009 By Maria Dolan

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The Fourth Best City in the Northwest

This ain’t your granddad’s Spokane.

01/03/2009 By Jim Gullo

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Bottoms Up

Bury your head in the sand in search of giant geoducks and your Pacific Northwest wings.

12/28/2008 By Harry Edwards

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Swim with the Fishes

A diver discovers unearthly—and inhuman—delights beneath the sea.

12/28/2008 By Langdon Cook

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35 Northwest Playgrounds

Great outdoor summer adventures in the water, on the ground, and high in the sky.

12/28/2008 By Courtney Nash

These Native Plants Are Balm to Pacific Northwest Pollinators

Help a bee out, why don’t you?

By Jennifer Krazit
Published 03/27/2020

The Region’s National Forests, From Mt. Hood to Southwest Washington, Have Officially Closed Borders

The sweeping mandate is meant to keep Oregonians at home.

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 03/26/2020

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge “Waterfall Corridor” Shuts Down

State and federal agencies are stepping in to keep crowds away from popular attractions.

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 03/23/2020

Spring Break In Place: State Parks, Campgrounds, and Forests Are Closing to Overnight Guests

And while we’re on the subject—is it even safe to stay in an overnight rental on the coast?

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 03/19/2020

Want to Sleep with Strangers? Here’s a Handy Guide.

The modern hostel has come a long way, baby.

By Margaret Seiler [email protected]
Published 02/25/2020

How Poler Came Back from Bankruptcy Death

Shuttered in November 2018, the #campvibes brand is back in action.

By Eden Dawn [email protected]
Published 02/25/2020

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Paradise Redone

Mount Rainier’s Paradise Inn is open again—and summer may never be the same.

12/27/2008 By Jim Gullo

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Early Game Plan

The proactive Seattleite’s* guide to enjoying a super-sliding, high-flying, great-dining time at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. * Yes, we know you’re already proactive, but this isn’t standing in line for the latest cellphone. This is t

12/23/2008 By Kathryn Robinson and James Ross Gardner